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    Masala Spiced Hot Chocolate

    Published Jan 25, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links

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    Talk about warm and cozy! I mean how do you get cozier than a cup of hot chocolate? Well what if you add in some warm chai spices, like cardamon and cinnamon and nutmeg! Masala spiced hot chocolate is the ultimate cup of cozy on those cold winter days!

    Masala chai spiced hot chocolate

    Can't wait for the next snow day! Better yet, don't wait for a snow day, the weather is cold enough these days that a masala chai spiced hot chocolate is going to be needed everyday this week!

    chai masala hot cocoa

    How do you make Masala Spiced Hot Chocolate?

    It's so embarrassingly simple! Just a some chai spices to your hot chocolate while its simmering away.

    First step is to get your milk simmering on the stove with your favorite chai spices. I do not recommend using water for this because I think its best when its creamy. But you can definitely, sub milk with your favorite non-dairy alternative.

    I like to use these spices, I think they compliment chocolate the best!

    • Cardamom Pods
    • Cloves
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Star Anise

    Next add in your favorite scoop or two of hot chocolate mix and that's basically it! For an extra creamy hot chocolate experience, use a milk frother or even an immersion blender to blender the mixture until smooth. Just remember to remove the whole spices before using an immersion blender in the mixture.

    Masala chai spiced hot chocolate with whipped cream

    Let's Top it with Homemade Whipped Cream

    For even more creaminess, top the masala hot chocolate with homemade cardamom vanilla whipped cream!

    Using a hand mixer or stand mixer (preferably with a cold mixing bowl and whisk attachments) whip heavy cream, a little vanilla extract and cardamom together until light and airy. Add in a little sugar for sweetness, if desired.

    Indian hot drink with whipped cream

    You might also be interested in these other chai fusion recipes:

    Soft Pumpkin Chai Snickerdoodles

    Chai Spiced Banana Donuts

    Chai and Biscuits Ice Cream (No-Churn)

    Masala chai spiced hot chocolate

    Masala Chai Hot Chocolate with Cardamom Vanilla Whipped Cream

    Masala chai hot chocolate is your favorite wintery hot chocolate drink spiced up a few notches with some chai spices!
    5 from 47 votes
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    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 148 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 tablespoons Hot Chocolate Mix
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 1 star anise
    • 3-5 cloves
    • 3 green cardamom pods
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated

    Cardamom Vanilla Whipped Cream

    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1½ teaspoons sugar optional

    Instructions
     

    Masala Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate

    • In small saucepan on medium high heat, simmer milk and all of the whole spices for about 3 minutes. Before it comes to a boil, stir in the hot chocolate mix.
    • Simmer for a few minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove whole spices from the pot. Pour into a mug, while straining out the whole spices and serve with marshmallows or Cardamom Vanilla Whipped Cream.

    Cardamom Vanilla Whipped Cream

    • For best results, chill mixing bowl and whisk attachments before whipping cream.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla and cardamom. Whip the mixture, with a whisk attachment until you get soft peaks, a light and airy topping.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 516IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 356mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword masala hot chocolate, masala chai hot chocolate,
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    1. Gloria

      January 26, 2022 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      It is so cold here, and we have been shovelling snow. This is just what I need to warm up from the cold. I am going to enjoy some today.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 26, 2022 at 12:07 pm

        Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Elizabeth Flight

      January 26, 2022 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! Perfect for this cold weather!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 26, 2022 at 11:54 am

        Thank you! it definitely is warm and cozy!

        Reply
    3. Kayla DiMaggio

      January 26, 2022 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      This masala spiced hot chocolate was so delicious! I loved how warming it was!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 26, 2022 at 11:54 am

        So glad you thought so too!

        Reply
    4. Lindsay Howerton-Hastings

      January 26, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is so yummy! We have had snow on the ground for a week, and this version of hot chocolate was by far our favorite. Thanks for the yummy inspiration!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 26, 2022 at 1:54 pm

        So so glad to hear!!

        Reply
    5. Natalie

      January 27, 2022 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      Wow-what a beautiful flavored hot chocolate. I have to try this. So unique and sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 27, 2022 at 11:24 am

        Thanks!! Hope you like it!

        Reply
    6. Maya

      January 27, 2022 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      This looks decadent! I love that it’s a totally different take on hot chocolate and I can’t wait to try it! Forecast is for snow tomorrow so this sounds like the perfect snowy weather drink !

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 27, 2022 at 11:25 am

        Yes definitely it will be perfect for snowy weather!!

        Reply
    7. nancy

      January 27, 2022 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      i love this spiced hot chocoalte. its already like a hybrid of chai and hot coco

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 27, 2022 at 9:52 pm

        Yess! So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    8. Shri

      January 28, 2022 at 12:30 am

      5 stars
      Wowww...!! This Feels warm and cozy, definitely a keeper recipe.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 28, 2022 at 7:55 am

        Thanks!! It definitely is!

        Reply
    9. Jean Nie

      February 10, 2022 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      I love masala chai spice but not yet on a chocolate drink, will try this out, looks so good.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        February 10, 2022 at 9:19 pm

        Its super nice and warming together!

        Reply
    10. Joyce K.

      February 10, 2022 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Usually when making hot chocolate I usually go for the pre-packaged versions. Well, this recipe is making me want to never go back!!!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        February 10, 2022 at 9:19 pm

        I know how you feel!

        Reply
    11. nancy

      February 10, 2022 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      this warm and spiced hot cocao is perfect on a chili day!

      Reply
    12. Addie

      February 12, 2022 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      So warm and cozy!

      Reply

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